Santa Cruz County CA Cheap Apartments For Rent

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1316 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA 95003
$5,800/mo
3 bds
2.5 ba
2,542 sqft
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204 days ago
1105 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA 95003
$5,950/mo
2 bds
2 ba
1,420 sqft
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521 38th Ave #2B, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
$6,500/mo
2 bds
1.5 ba
900 sqft
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1485 47th Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
$6,500/mo
3 bds
3 ba
1,824 sqft
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119 days ago
101 Grand Ave APT 9, Capitola, CA 95010
$6,500/mo
2 bds
2 ba
1,000 sqft
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101 Grand Ave, Capitola, CA
$7,200+ 2 bds
The Sands | 304 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, CA
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16 days ago
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CA

Looking for a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz County CA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Santa Cruz County CA exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CA

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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